Facing our own Mortality
In the last seven days I have spent time with two different families that have lost their mothers. These ladies were very special and loved by so many and both loved Jesus. Each of the families gathered together to cry, laugh, and tell memorable stories of their mom (or grandma). As I sat and listened [...]
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24. July 2009
Marriage doesn’t Fail in One Day
I just finished a premarital counseling session. The couple was like so many others that come in my office each year. They are completely in love and so excited about their pending marriage. I have to admit I am also excited for them, but I see things from a different perspective. Every couple that comes in [...]
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21. July 2009
Being Paralyzed by Fear
The scripture says, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” Through the power of God we should be fearless! However, many of us spend a lot of time in our lives being fearful. On the surface it seems that there are so [...]
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20. July 2009
Joshua’s Quest for Joy
Jesus tells us, “I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.” I pray that the Joy of Jesus Christ would be in me and that my joy will be made complete! I know that is your desire as well. But here is the tension: If [...]
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17. July 2009
Vision of Impact Church
Although Wilmington has hundreds of churches our city is becoming increasingly unchurched. Based on faith involvement surveys and lifestyle patterns more than 70% of the population is living without God. The results of a city distant from God are devastating and heartbreaking. Our families are under attack. In New Hanover County alone there are 16 divorces [...]
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16. July 2009
Irresistible
I remember when I was a child that I hated going to church. On Sunday morning I would stay in bed and listen carefully to see if I could hear anyone getting ready for church. If it was quiet then I would know we were skipping church and that made my day. The church that [...]
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27. November 2008
Loving those far from God
Today I have been thinking (I know, that is dangerous when that happens). Specifically, I have been asking myself the question, “Do you really love people that are far from God?” As I thought about the question my initial response was: “of course I love people that don’t know God. I have given my life to [...]
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28. July 2009
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